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Have-a-go archery at Bodiam Castle

Discover your hidden talents and try your hand at archery.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Have-a-go at the medieval sport of longbow archery against the backdrop of Bodiam Castle. Learn how to get to grips with a bow and arrow from friendly instructors.

14–15 June, 21–22 June, 28–29 June 5–6 July, 12–13 July, 19–20 July 26 July–31 August

10.30am–4pm | £4 for 6 arrows, admission applies

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for adults and children aged 7+.

Meeting point

Please ask at visitor reception.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothing appropriate for the weather.

Accessibility

There are gravel paths from visitor reception to the castle and around the moat. Elsewhere in the grounds there is uneven terrain and steep grassy hills. Please see the access page at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Other

£4 for 6 arrows. Any child under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. This open-air activity is weather dependent, and occasionally may need to be changed or cancelled at short notice.

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